SE8 SE ELECTRONICS SMALL-DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICRO

Description

sE8 SE ELECTRONICS - Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone 

The sE8 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with impressively amazing sound. In the studio, or on the stage, the sE8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone impresses with its huge sound, professional features and outstanding performance second to none. Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with highest attention to detail. The ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables to capture the smallest nuance of your recording. Optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics, the ultra-precision electrode ensures a very smooth and balanced frequency response.

Thanks to the sophisticated acoustic design with precision components, the off-axis response nearly frequency-independent and therefore avoids coloration in demanding applications. With a very short signal path, no ICs, and specially optimized Class-A electronics, the sE8 is one of the quietest microphones on the market, and by far the quietest microphone in its class. Moreover, the transformerless design enables excellent transparency and clarity. The completely new electronic design ensures a high dynamic range and a brilliant transient response without distortion

The switchable attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provide extended dynamic range without compromises. Two switchable levels enable close-mic techniques for even the loud sources like brass instruments and snare drums. The integrated low-cut filters can be selected at either 80Hz or 160Hz. They help to eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise or compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques. The sE8’s all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise. Its high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come.

The sE8 comes complete with a windscreen to avoid wind noise and a robust mic clip with thread adapter to fit with any mic stand.

FEATURES

Hand-crafted small condenser capsule

• ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response
• every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory
• ultra-precision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics
• true condenser technology

Precise, nearly frequency-independent cardioid pattern

• for truly consistent off-axis response
• sophisticated acoustic design with precision components
• avoids coloration in demanding applications

The quietest pencil mic in its class

• extremely low noise without the use of integrated circuits
• transformerless design for excellent transparency and clarity
• proven Class-A circuitry ensures a high dynamic range and a brilliant transient response without distortion

Two switchable attenuation levels

• provide extended dynamic range
• enable close-mic techniques for even the loud sources like brass instruments and snare drums
• prevent overloading your preamp or mixer

Two switchable low-cut filters

• Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz
• help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise
• help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques

All-metal housing and premium finish

• all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise
• high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come.

Gold-plated XLR connector

• Ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years and years and...

Standard accessories

• windscreen to avoid wind noise
• robust mic clip with thread adapter to fit with any mic stand

SPECIFICATIONS

• Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted Small-Diaphragm True Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa   (-32 dBV)
• Max SPL: 139 / 149 / 159 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
• Dynamic range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0/10/20 dB Attentuation pad)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
• Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20dB, switchable
• Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
• Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms
• Current consumption: 2.7 mA
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• Dimensions: Diameter: 23mm (0.91 in), Length 120mm (4.72 in)
• Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.)